Posts From: August 2024

Australia to allow gambling ads on television but ban them on social media under intended proposal

Australia’s major sporting codes could succeed in delaying a ban on wagering companies sponsoring jerseys and on-field signs, despite the government proposing to block huge swathes of gambling advertising on...

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ASA reprimands William Hill for making misleading advertising claims

William Hill has been told to remove an advertisement for misleading language around payments by the ASA. www.williamhill.com, featured an advert heading stating “New Customer Offer. Get £60 From A Minimum £10...

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ACMA warns SOFTSWISS for providing software to illegal casino sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to Dama N.V. which operates as SOFTSWISS for providing prohibited interactive gambling in Australia to partner Wanted Win service. The ACMA issued Dama...

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New Zealand to regulate online casinos

Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Government has agreed to a high-level approach to regulating online casinos designed to minimise harm, support tax collection, and provide consumer...

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Netherland Gambling Authority finds AML failings at Holland Casino

In 2019, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) issued an instruction to Holland Casino because it was not properly complying with certain provisions of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention)...

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Netherlands gambling regulator issues warning to online operator over director appointment

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has informed one of its license holders that it would receive a binding instruction if a newly appointed director remained active. This person did not...

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IBIA & UEFA launch anti-match fixing assessment group throughout the entire EURO2024 tournament

To support in detecting and addressing match-fixing-related concerns and to help collect and analyse information, UEFA reconvened the anti-match-fixing assessment group that was initially established for EURO 2020, leveraging expertise...

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Irish Labour Party says scale of gambling addiction demands change

Labour Senator Mark Wall has described problem gambling as an epidemic across Irish society following the publication of the annual report of the Rutland Centre. Senator Wall said: “Problem gambling...

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ACMA blocks more illegal sites in Australia

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal gambling websites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The...

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Norsk Tipping faces NOK4.5 million fine over incorrect payout to player

In March, a casino player was incorrectly paid NOK 25 million from Norsk Tipping. The Norwegian Lottery Authority is now announcing a fee of NOK 4.5 million. We consider the...

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